Automotive 3D Scanning and Modeling

Global Design Solutions (GDS) provides 3D scanning and modeling services for automakers, restoration shops, custom fabricators, and individual builders. We capture accurate digital data from vehicles and components so our clients can reproduce, modify, or document parts without relying on outdated drawings or unavailable CAD files.

What We Scan and Why It Matters

Engines and Powertrain Components

• Scan blocks, heads, manifolds, and housings for redesign, repair, or aftermarket modifications.

• Compare scanned data to CAD to confirm tolerances before machining or assembly.

Legacy and Obsolete Parts

• Reverse engineer discontinued parts that no longer exist.

• Produce CAD files that allow reproduction by machining, additive manufacturing, or casting.

• Or start your own product line by utilizing our services to mass produce parts the market needs.

Dashboards and Interior Components

• Capture complex curves and mounting points for accurate restoration or customization.

• Support fabrication of custom panels, trim, or replacement dashboards for vintage and specialty vehicles.

Antique and Classic Cars

• Digitally archive rare vehicles to preserve geometry for restoration or reproduction.

• Recreate missing body panels, chrome details, or structural elements.

Whole Vehicle Scans

• Provide complete vehicle geometry for aerodynamic analysis, prototyping, or digital documentation.

• Used by design teams, restoration specialists, and collectors who want a full digital twin of their vehicle.

Custom and Aftermarket Fabrication

• Scan for roll cages, body kits, exhaust routing, or suspension modifications.

• Ensure that fabricated parts fit correctly the first time.

Accident and Insurance Documentation

• Capture crash damage or wear for claims, repair analysis, or engineering validation.

Motorsports Applications

• Digitize chassis and components for performance upgrades.

• Compare as-built race car geometry against design intent.

Process Overview

1. Schedule a Scan – We capture parts, assemblies, or entire vehicles.

2. Data Processing – Raw scan data is cleaned, aligned, and prepared.

3. CAD Conversion – Reverse engineering produces solid models in formats ready for SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, and Creo.

4. Delivery – Files are provided for machining, fabrication, simulation, or archiving.

Typical Results

• Sub-millimeter accuracy on panels, brackets, and interiors.

• Full vehicle scans completed in under 4 hours (conditions dependent).

• CAD models delivered in days, not weeks.

• Ready for simulation, prototyping, or direct production.

Who We Work With

• Automotive OEMs

• Startup EV and specialty manufacturers

• Custom shops and fabricators

• Restoration and antique car collectors

• Independent builders

Request a quote for automotive 3D scanning and modeling from GDS. Whether you need to reproduce a missing antique part, document an entire vehicle, or reverse engineer a component for production, we provide the data you need to move forward.